Aciclovir prophylaxis after varicella zoster exposure in pregnancy

Editorial notes chicken pox is a serious and life-threatening illness for non-immune pregnant women. It reviews recent UKHSA guidance for post-exposure prophylaxis (aciclovir or valaciclovir) and points out not all resources (e.g. Green Book or RCOG) cover this new advice.

Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - June 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news